Synonyms for motion
Definitions
- n. 1
A change whereby something goes from one place to another; a state of progression from one place to another; a change of position with respect to time.
- n. 2
A parliamentary action to propose something. A similar procedure in any official or business meeting.
The motion to amend is now open for discussion.
Related words
Forms
- Plural
- motions → movements, moves, actions, sets…
Choose the right word
Motion is change of place or position in space; transition is a passing from one point or position in space to another. Action is a more comprehensive word than motion.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- action A time will come when you will regret your action.
- movement The address was in favor of their social movement.
- motility Sperm motility is one of the things tested in a semen analysis.
- gesture Her movements were awkward and her gesture clumsy.
- gait He walks with an awkward gait because of an injury.
By length
- 3 letters
- set1, act1
- 4 letters
- play1, move1, sign1, flux1, gait1
- 5 letters
- drift1
- 6 letters
- change1, action2, signal2
- 7 letters
- process2, passage2, transit2, gesture2, impulse2
- 8 letters
- question2, movement2, activity4, proposal3, motility4
- 9 letters
- operation4
- 10 letters
- suggestion3
- 11 letters
- proposition4
- 13 letters
- gesticulation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (action2 = 2 syllables).